-one egg (hard-boiled or scrambled) or a couple of slices of ham or turkey

-one slice of whole-wheat toast

-low-sugar cereal

-low-fat milk

-a small serving of fruit or fruit juice

3- Wear comfortable clothes.

4- If possible, don't sit next to students who could distract you.

5- Take a few relaxing deep breaths before the test.

6- Pace yourself: don't rush, but don't spend too much time on any section.

7- Apply what you've learned.

8- For the writing section: Follow the writing process, but don't spend too much time planning (15 minutes should be enough).

9- For the reading section: Skim the questions before reading the selection.

10- For multiple-choice questions: Answer the ones you're sure of first. Then go back and tackle the troublesome ones. Don't make wild guesses; use the process of elimination and narrow down your choices.